Squalid Definition

Extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect.

Squalid is an adjective.

Squalid Synonyms

dilapidated , dirty , filthy , grimy , wretched

How To Use Squalid In A Sentence

  1. They lived in squalid conditions, with no running water or electricity.
  2. The squalid apartment reflected years of neglect and poverty.
  3. After the storm, the streets were squalid and full of debris.
  4. The documentary highlighted the squalid living environments of many urban poor.
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